Whenever I find a new stout or porter I like to try it with many lighter top and bottom beers. Here are some nice black and tan layered beer combinations using Double Brown Stout from Deep Ellum Brewing (Dallas TX).

With Tap Room No 21 Pale Ale on top

With New Belgium Snapshot wheat beer on top

With Angry Orchard Green Apple hard cider under and New Belgium Skinny Dip over. This turned out to be a great triple layer black and tan!